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The G2/CI HHD (Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Counterintelligence) XVIII Airborne Corps serves as the intelligence and counterintelligence element of the renowned XVIII Airborne Corps, based at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), North Carolina. Activated during the Cold War era, the unit has provided critical intelligence support and counterintelligence operations during major conflicts, including Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. Tasked with safeguarding Corps operations from espionage and insider threats, the unit has played a vital role during rapid deployments and airborne missions worldwide. G2/CI HHD continues to uphold its legacy of excellence, enabling the XVIII Airborne Corps to maintain superior situational awareness and operational security.

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• Origins of the XVIII Airborne Corps: The XVIII Airborne Corps was activated during World War II, on 25 August 1944, in France, and played a critical role in operations throughout Europe. • G2/CI Role: The G2/Counterintelligence (CI) Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment (HHD) is responsible for military intelligence and counterintelligence operations, supporting the Corps’ missions worldwide. • Fort Liberty (formerly Bragg) Home: The unit is based at Fort Liberty, North Carolina (renamed from Fort Bragg in 2023), a primary center for airborne and special operations forces. • Operation Just Cause: In 1989, XVIII Airborne Corps units, supported by G2/CI elements, were instrumental in the planning and execution of the invasion of Panama to remove Manuel Noriega. • Desert Shield/Desert Storm Contributions: During the Gulf War (1990-1991), G2/CI HHD played a crucial role in gathering and analyzing intelligence about Iraqi forces and countering enemy espionage. • 9/11 and the War on Terror: After the September 11 attacks, G2/CI HHD XVIII ABN Corps deployed personnel to Afghanistan and Iraq, supporting counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations. • All-American Week: The Corps participates in annual All-American Week at Fort Liberty, where G2/CI teams often provide security and intelligence briefings for high-profile events. • Multinational Exercises: G2/CI HHD regularly participates in joint exercises with NATO and allied forces, enhancing interoperability and intelligence-sharing standards. • Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Expertise: The unit specializes in HUMINT operations, conducting debriefings, interrogations, and source operations in support of mission objectives. • Legacy of Excellence: G2/CI HHD has received multiple unit commendations for its service, including recognition for its pivotal intelligence work during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.